Cosmopolitan

Amanda Grant

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Vegetarian cooking is more popular than ever nowadays with vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. This brilliant cookbook, written by an expert Cosmo food writer, brings inspirational ideas for fabulous dishes using lots of our favourite ingredients such as pasta, rice, vegetables, fruit and nuts. Catering also for vegans, the Cosmopolitan: Vegetarian Cookbook shows you how to rustle up delicious healthy meals.

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• Cooking

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• Publié par: Hearst Magazines UK
• Date de parution: 10 août 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781905563654
• Langue: English

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COSMOPOLITAN
Vegetarian
Cookbook
COSMOPOLITAN
Vegetarian
Cookbook
Amanda Grant
First published in Great Britain in 1998 as Cosmopolitan: Vegetarian Cookbook.
This edition published in 2011 by the National Magazine Company.
Copyright © 2011 Hearst Magazines UK, The National Magazine Company Ltd.
Amanda Grant asserts the right to be identified as the author of this work.
ISBN 978-1-905563-65-4
Contents
Introduction
Vegetarian Diet and Nutrition
Stocking the Cupboard
Stocking the Fridge
Stocking the Freezer
Nibbles
Vodka Spiked Tomatoes (V)
Pernod Spiked Cherries (V)
Olives with Orange and Fennel (V)
Olives with Rosemary, Garlic and Feta
Olives with Fresh Marjoram (V)
Hot Chilli Olives (V)
Chilli Nuts (V)
Indian Cashew Nuts (V)
Chinese Pecans
Spicy Roasted Seeds (V)
Puréed Chickpeas with Fresh Lemon and Mint (V)
Fresh Herb and Lemon Dip with Vegetable Platter (V)
Creamy Blue Cheese Dip with Walnuts
Pimientos Dip with Spicy Poppadoms
Chèvre with Herbs
Mango Chutney and Cheddar Balls
Garlic and Cheese Strips
Mediterranean Puff Pastry
Tomato and Basil Puffs
Crispy Potato Slices with Chilli Salsa and Sour Cream
Spicy Crispy Vermicelli (V)
Beetroot Chips (V)
Sesame Toasts
Parmesan Crisps with Salsa
Starters
Vegetarian Sushi (V)
Baked Figs with Gorgonzola
Pear and Camembert Tarts
Melon with Berries, Framboise and Fresh Basil (V)
Melon with Fresh Mint, Coriander Leaves, Hot Chilli and a Squeeze of Lime (V)
Mixed Leaves with Toasted Seeds (V)
Avocado and Orange Vinaigrette (V)
Grilled Courgettes with Cream Cheese Pesto
Blue Cheese with Walnuts and Apricots
Mini Pizzas with Ratatouille and Mozzarella
Garlic Toast with Herbs and Olive Oil (V)
Creamy Lemon and Nutmeg Spinach on Noodles
Goat’s Cheese with Lemon and Orange
Chargrilled Asparagus with Tomato Vinaigrette (V)
Big Fat Field Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
Oven-roasted Vegetables with a Fresh Herb Dressing (V)
Soups
Spinach and Lentil Soup with Fresh Lemon (V)
Watercress and Roquefort Soup
Pumpkin and Rocket Soup
Yellow Squash Soup with Garlic and Fresh Basil (V)
Gazpacho
Beetroot Soup with Chive Cream
Chilled Melon Soup with a Swirl of Raspberry (V)
Cucumber and Walnut Soup
Roasted Sweetcorn Soup with Chilli Oil
Rice Noodle Soup with Lemongrass (V)
Bean Soup with Garlic Oil and Fresh Sage (V)
Sweet Potato Soup with Lots of Chives and Croûtons
Vegetable Stock
Almost Instant
Mozzarella and Salsa on Crackers
Grilled Fig and Gorgonzola Focaccia
Raw Tomato Sauce with Rocket on Couscous
Avocado with Lime and coriander on couscous (V)
Hot Sugared Pears with Roquefort and Rocket
Poached Egg with Sugar Snap Peas & Fresh Herbs
Cannellini Beans with Black Olives (V)
White Bean Vinaigrette (V)
Hot Beans with Tomato (V)
Indonesian Noodles
Linguine with Garlic-infused Oil and Fresh Basil (V)
Spaghetti with Chilli, Garlic and Oil
Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms
Walnut Herb Cream Cheese with Nut Toast
Japanese Beetroot Stir Fry (V)
Cheshire with Exotic Fruit Cheese
New Zealand Sweet Potato Salad
Cumin Scented Bean Spread for Hot Toast (V)
Fresh Plum Tomatoes with Feta and Basil
15 Minutes or Longer
Moroccan Spiced Couscous with Dates, Almonds and Apricots (V)
Croissants Stuffed with Dolcelatte and Figs
Spinach and Cream Cheese Sauce for Pasata
Asparagus with a Bright Green Watercress Sauce, with Lightly Boiled Eggs
Caramelized Leek and Red Onion Frittata
Roasted Tomatoes with a Herb Crust (V)
Noodles with Fresh Ginger and Sesame Oil (V)
Parmesan Courgettes
Baby Vegetables in a Coconut Curry Sauce
Bruschetta and Roast Red Peppers (V)
Gorgonzola Mash with a Bowl of Lemon-scented Greens
Lentils with Fresh Ginger and Madeira with Raita
Lentils with Bananas (V)
Angel Hair Pasta in a Lemony Cream Sauce
30 Minutes or Longer
Wild Mushroom on Creamy Herb Mash
Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Tart
Lime-roasted Tomato Tarts with Rocket Sauce
Sweet Potato Chips with Crispy Paprika Onions and Creamy Dressing
Sweet Potatoes with Coriander Salsa and Cream
Cream Cheese and Onion Potato Cakes
Spicy Aubergines with Chickpeas
Coriander and Chilli Rice, with Harissa
Saffron Risotto with Butter and Parmesan Faijitas
Beetroot, Potato and Tarragon in a Creamy Sauce
Koftas in a Spicy Tomato Sauce (V)
Hot Cheese and Tomato Puddings
Baked Onions with Cream and Fresh Mint
Hot Peppers and Tomato with Fresh Lemon (V)
Warm Olive Oil Scones with Parmesan
Salad and Vegetable Side Dishes
Black Olives with Blood Oranges and Fresh Mint (V)
Watercress and Tomato
Watercress and Currant
Thai Cucumber
Red Onion and Mango (V)
Rocket with Lots of Herbs and Parmesan Croûtons
Chillied Sweet Potatoes with Sugar Snaps
Strawberry with Balsamic Vinegar (V)
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (V)
Mustard Mash
Lemon and Fresh Mint Mash
Fresh Asparagus in a Nut Oil Vinaigrette (V)
Fresh Greens with Soy and Ginger (V)
Crispy Seaweed (V)
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
Hot Lettuce with Peas (V)
Sweetcorn and Spinach (V)
Pak Choi with Gomasio (V)
Carrots with Orange and Ginger
Courgettes with Lemon (V)
Sautéed Courgettes with Fresh Coriander
Caramelized Leeks with Fresh Herbs
Fresh Corn with Chilli Butter
Puddings and Sauces
Mexican Biscuits with Fudge Yogurt and Baked Bananas
Orange and Muscovado Sugar Sticks
Chilled Lime Yogurt with Pawpaw
Vanilla and Honey Grilled Figs with Peppered Crème Fraiche
Blood Oranges with Cardamom and Orange
Berry Soup with Sorbet and Bubbles and Basil
Hot Brioche and Raspberry Parfait
Banana Tarts with Toffee Cream
Filo Tart with Pears and Calvados
Caramelized Rum Fruits with Passion Fruit
Warm Apple Sauce with Brown Sugar Shortcake and Cinnamon-scented Cream
Pecan Fudgy Bites
Cardamom Risotto Pudding with Dates or Chocolate
Tiny Chocolate Cakes
The Ultimate Chocolate Slice
Berries with White Chocolate Cream
Little pots of Dark Chocolate with Soft, Sticky Dates
Croissants with Chocolate, Cardamom and Crème Fraiche
Cheats Chocolate Truffles
Plump Dried Fruits and Nuts in Silky, Dark Chocolate
Sauces
Milk or Dark Chocolate
White Chocolate and Basil
Toffee
Orange and Cranberry (V)
Hot Blueberry (V)
Cider Sauce (V)
Raspberry (V)
Introduction
I love and believe passionately in vegetarian food which I eat in vast quantities, although not exclusively. Let’s get one thing straight, the Cosmopolitan Vegetarian Cookbook is not about cooking lots of lentils or nut roasts, it is about enjoying lots of our favourite ingredients, like pasta, rice, vegetables, fruit and nuts, in an inspirational and quick way. It is an exciting topic for a Cosmopolitan cookbook as it is a chance to share recipes that really are fresh, fast and fashionable. This is a cookbook for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, to dip in and out of.
I have highlighted the recipes in the book suitable for vegans with a V; the difference being; vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry or fish; vegans do not eat any food that is a derivative of animals, that is dairy food or byproducts derived from animals like gelatine.
Fashionable
There are so many fabulous, often foreign, vegetarian ingredients available in the shops today, including the local supermarket, that it makes it easy to develop imaginative vegetarian recipes that can be cooked at home. In other words, we eat out and taste these amazing dishes that have a real foreign flavour but we can now have a go at similar, but often much easier, dishes at home.
I have taken a selection of the more unusual, with everyday ingredients, added a little imagination and a short amount of time to create a range of quick and modern vegetarian recipes for you to have fun cooking and enjoy eating. Well, I certainly enjoyed developing them and judging by the size of my chief tasters who consumed two or three dishes each night, they also enjoyed eating them.
Some of the recipes have been influenced by the flavours from Japan, others Morocco. Many of the recipes have a Mediterranean flavour, inspired by holidays and time spent in Italy, France and Spain.
Recipes for Everyone
The most important thing to remember is that these recipes are for everyone, vegetarians and ardent carnivores - the latter may like to get their teeth into some of these dishes every now and then as well as occasionally eating fish or chicken alongside.
Fast
We are busy, there is no denying it, and often we choose what to eat depending on how long we will have to spend in the kitchen or how long it will take in the oven. So, to help you make that decision, I have broken the recipes down to those that really are quick, those that require about 15 minutes (depending on how long it takes you to chop an onion) and those that need more than 30 minutes - giving you the chance to do something else while it cooks in the oven.
Flexible
Many of the recipes are suitable and scrummy for a variety of occasions - whether for a simple supper at home or a dinner party for a few friends. I hope to show you that you do not need to spend a long time making fancy or elaborate dishes to impress. It is possible, when entertaining, to spend a minimum time in the kitchen and a lot of time with the guests.
Easy
I believe the recipes in this book are straightforward and easy to follow. I have given quantities where I feel it is necessary but, in some recipes, where personal taste is more important than an exact gram or ounce, I have left measurements more flexible.
Vegetarian Diet and Nutrition
A vegetarian diet, with or without dairy food, can supply all the nutrients needed for health and vitality. There is more and more evidence that a vegetarian diet of fresh, natural and, where possible, raw foods, not processed and not refined, can help reduce the incidence of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other afflictions.
There is no need to panic about eating the correct balance of vegetarian food, all we need to do is eat a good mix of ingredients. To help us under